Chapter 11 Encounter with Wang Yue in the Imperial Garden
Liu Hong's movements are still quite fast, he only let Liu Zhang enter the palace yesterday to accompany him, and the token to enter the palace the next day has already been delivered! The person who sent the token was a Zhonghuangmen, Liu Yan just politely greeted him, and went to deal with Liu Zhang's security problem. But Liu Zhang knew the power of eunuchs, especially in the late Han Dynasty, and the ten permanent servants were not ordinary cattle. However, Liu Zhang has no money, so he can only lower his posture and talk to this Zhonghuangmen to get a good relationship.
The duty of Zhonghuangmen is to communicate inside and outside the palace, they usually go out of the palace to see people, although others are quite face-saving, but they look down on them behind their backs, and even ridicule them for not being complete people. You know, castration was also one of the ancient punishments. In ancient times, having been punished meant having committed a crime, and those who had committed a crime would be looked down upon by others and even felt inferior to others. If it weren't for that, there would have been no punishment in ancient times, that is, shaving off the hair. How painful can it be to shave your head? It's just an insult! But it was these insults that the ancients couldn't stand it.
As the saying goes: a soldier can be killed, but not humiliated. Most of the eunuchs in ancient times were forced to enter the palace as waiters because of life, and they were castrated as a last resort. After all, the emperor needs someone to serve, but how many prisoners and their families can be castrated and sent to the palace to serve the emperor and concubines? These eunuchs were castrated because they were forced to serve the emperor because of their lives, but they had to be insulted, which was also one of the reasons for the psychological distortion of eunuchs.
This Zhonghuangmen has long been accustomed to the disdainful gaze of officials, coupled with the fight between relatives and eunuchs, the eunuchs are described as the source of disaster for the country and the people, and they are not treated well. Except for the emperor, this Zhonghuangmen has never seen anyone speak to him in a kind tone. Even if he went to read the emperor's will, those officials were either very completely disdainful, or very flattering but showing contempt, even if there was that kind of person who was neither humble nor arrogant, he would not treat him with the attitude of treating normal people, but Liu Zhang gave him respect!
Don't look at this little respect, but it makes Zhonghuangmen very useful in his heart! Of course, Liu Zhang did not deliberately please this Zhonghuangmen, but the concept of equality of modern people makes him very friendly no matter who he sees. You must know that modern disabled people are protected, and these eunuchs are just disabled people in Liu Zhang's eyes. In addition, Liu Zhang studied law in his previous life, and even criminals can have a chance to refute, not to mention some eunuchs who are not guilty!
It is this unconscious respect that makes this Zhonghuangmen very moved, and he is also willing to chat with Liu Zhang, a child. You must know that the children in the capital are also influenced by adults and are often rude to the eunuchs. In addition, Liu Zhang is a child of the clan, and he is usually superior, and his approachability makes Zhonghuangmen even feel a little flattered. However, Liu Zhang's surname is placed there, although he will not look down on others, but he will not be too flattering.
After chatting for a while, Zhonghuangmen felt that Liu Zhang was very worthy of contact, if he didn't want to go back to the palace to reply, he really wanted to talk to Liu Zhang more. Looking at the sky, Zhonghuangmen said to Liu Zhang with some reluctance: "Little boy, the Sprinkle family has a good conversation with you, but you have to go back to the palace because of your duties!" If it's fate, let's talk again! ”
"Slow down, adults!" Liu Zhang also thinks that this eunuch is good, not only does he talk well, but he also has some talent, this kind of person is the easiest to get ahead. With the mind that even if you can't make friends, you can't offend, Liu Zhang smiled and said: "Come to say Fang Chang, if it's a fate, I'll invite adults to tea!" However, after chatting for so long, I still don't know the name of the adult, is it because the adult is afraid that I will not be able to remember it at my young age? ”
"Remember! Sprinkle the family Zhang let! Zhonghuangmen patted Liu Zhang's head and walked straight out.
"Zhang Rang?" Liu Zhang couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this familiar name, and he secretly said in his heart: "Isn't Zhang Rang the Ten Standing Attendants?" Suddenly, Liu Zhang smiled! Now Liu Hong has only been on the throne for a few years, and the person in power is still Cao Jie, who is in charge, and Zhang Rang works under others, and he is already capable of mixing in Zhonghuangmen.
Early the next morning after getting the palace entry token, Liu Zhang began to enter the palace to accompany him. Because he was worried that he would be late, Liu Zhang deliberately got up early in the morning and entered the palace with Liu Yan. In his mind, no matter how diligent Liu Hong is, he won't get up at three or four o'clock in the morning to study! However, after Liu Zhang arrived at the palace, he knew that he had gone early, because the emperor also had to participate in the early dynasty, and only after the early dynasty was over, could he have time to study! Of course, if the morning meeting starts too late, the reading time will be pressed into the afternoon! As for the folds, Liu Hong can only watch them, and he is not qualified to review them.
I've come here, and I can't go back. Liu Zhang was bored wandering around the palace, anyway, he was only five years old, even if he broke in, it didn't matter. He put the token in his waist, and the guards and eunuchs didn't bother to pay attention to him when they saw the token given by the emperor. Only when he asked, was someone answered his question. In the end, Liu Zhang decided to visit the Imperial Garden while it was still early, and if the place was big, he would practice martial arts. Of course, he didn't practice murder. In later generations, except for some professional institutions, such as special forces and soldiers, the others have been reduced to fancy and health preservation techniques. What Liu Zhang wants to practice is just tai chi!
To be honest, Liu Hong's Imperial Garden is really not very good, it is almost the same as the parks of later generations, if it is some large parks or theme parks, it is much worse! However, it was an open space, and Liu Zhang raised his hand and set up a round pile in the imperial garden. After standing for almost half an hour, Liu Zhang felt a little unbearable, so he began to play Tai Chi one move at a time. At first, Liu Zhang was still a little jerky, after all, he hadn't played for four or five years, and this body hadn't practiced, so he had only played more than 20 styles, which was a little sore. However, Liu Zhang did not give up, and only stopped after finishing the forty styles he had learned.
"Good!" A shout of good cheer sounded behind Liu Zhang, and he was so frightened that he almost jumped up, and when he looked back, it turned out to be Liu Hong!
"Brother Huang, when did you come?" Liu Zhang twisted a little and said: "What is commendable about this flower fist embroidered leg!" ”
Liu Hong did not respond to Liu Zhang, but asked a guard holding a sword beside him, "Wang Qing, what do you think of the emperor's brother's boxing skills?" ”
"Not bad!" The guard holding the sword said with a gleam in his eyes: "This boxing technique doesn't look like much, but it contains a lot of refreshing things, although it looks a little soft, but it hides a killing intention, it's just a pity..."
"What a pity?" Liu Hong smiled: "It doesn't hurt for Wang Qing to say it directly!" ”
The guard smiled: "It's a pity that the little boy is young, and this set of boxing techniques doesn't seem to have been fully learned!" Otherwise, with this boxing method, the little boy can also have extraordinary achievements in martial arts! ”
"Know the goods!" As soon as Liu Zhang heard what this guard said, he immediately gave an evaluation in his heart. This Taijiquan has been tempered for hundreds of years, and it entered Dacheng in the Song and Ming dynasties, and was refined to the thirteenth style by Zhang Sanfeng. These thirteen styles of Tai Chi can not only strengthen the body, but also kill people and sell goods. It's just that the more future generations go, the more martial arts decline. In modern times, although Taijiquan has become popular, there are not many people who really understand it, which is also the surname of Taijiquan: easy to learn and difficult to master! As for Liu Zhang's Tai Chi, it can only be regarded as fur! However, Liu Zhang still remembers the Taijiquan boxing score, which has been made into a song, and it is difficult to forget it!
"Wang Qing's achievements in martial arts are beyond doubt!" Liu Hong smiled and asked, "In Wang Qing's opinion, does the emperor's younger brother have the talent to practice martial arts?" ”
The guard smiled: "The little boy's talent is naturally good, but..."
"Nothing!" Liu Hong said with a smile: "The emperor's brother once said that he wants to be the Huo Qu of this dynasty!" Since he has the talent to practice martial arts, Wang Qing will guide him! ”
"What the minister learned is not the art of killing enemies on the battlefield!" The guard said: "If you let the little boy learn my martial arts, it won't be beautiful!" ”
Liu Hong said helplessly: "I didn't let you teach the emperor's martial arts. You know, the emperor's brother is only five years old this year, you lay a foundation for him, as for the art of killing the enemy in battle, someone will teach him in the future! Besides, what I want is a general, not a reckless man, and learning martial arts is just to let the emperor's brother protect himself in the battle array! ”
"Your Majesty! The younger brother has a reluctant invitation! Liu Zhang saw that Huang Yanjing wanted to discuss with this guard, and knew that he must be extraordinary, so Liu Zhang wanted to dig into the emperor's corner!
"The emperor's brother is my brother, if you have something to say, you can say it directly!" Liu Hong pointed to the guard surnamed Wang and smiled: "Isn't it the emperor's brother who has taken a fancy to this person?" ”
"It's a sight! But how dare the younger brother dig into the corner of the royal brother? Liu Zhang said with a smile: "When my brother's family first came to Luoyang, my father wanted to find a few guards for my brother, but they have not been settled until now. Brother Think..."
"I wanted a few guards!" Liu Hong thought for a while and said, "Wang Qing, I heard that you have an apprentice named Shi A who has already fulfilled your true inheritance, why don't you let him be the imperial brother's guard, and teach the imperial brother's martial arts by the way, how about it?" ”
"Shi Ah is his apprentice?! Then isn't he the emperor Wang Yue! Liu Zhang's heart was shocked, he didn't expect this thirty-year-old guard to have such a big background.
Wang Yue listened to Liu Hong's suggestion and thought about it for a while; "Shi Ah has indeed fulfilled my true legacy, but it still needs to be honed. Since His Majesty has spoken, let him protect the little boy and teach the little boy the basic skills by the way. ”
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Master Wang!" Hearing Wang Yue say this, Liu Zhang hurriedly saluted. You must know that Shi A is also a famous swordsman in history, and with his protection, at least before Huang Zhong arrived, Liu Zhang's life was safe! However, soon Liu Zhang will be a little crazy!
After the matter of the guards was discussed, Liu Hong told Liu Zhang that Cai Yong had something to do today, so he wouldn't come to lecture! So Liu Zhang, who had nothing to do, left the palace. When leaving, Wang Yue told him that Shi A was already waiting for him at the palace gate! The elated Liu Zhang came to the gate of the palace and looked around, but he didn't see anyone who looked like a swordsman for a long time. Suddenly, a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy patted him on the shoulder and said, "Dare to ask, but Liu Zhang and Liu Gongzi?" ”